King James Version

What Does Micah 7:15 Mean?

Micah 7:15 in the King James Version says “According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.” — study this verse from Micah chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.”

Micah 7:15 · KJV

Context

13

Notwithstanding the land shall be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings. Notwithstanding: or, After that it hath been

14

Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thine heritage, which dwell solitarily in the wood, in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old. Feed: or, Rule

15

According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things.

16

The nations shall see and be confounded at all their might: they shall lay their hand upon their mouth, their ears shall be deaf.

17

They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee. worms: or, creeping things

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
According to the days of thy coming out of the land of Egypt will I shew unto him marvellous things (kimei tsetekha me'eretz Mitzrayim ar'ennu nifla'ot, כִּימֵי צֵאתְךָ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם אַרְאֶנּוּ נִפְלָאוֹת). God promises a second Exodus—miracles (nifla'ot, נִפְלָאוֹת, "wonders") comparable to the original redemption. The Exodus paradigm includes plagues demonstrating God's power, deliverance through impossible circumstances, provision in wilderness, and conquest of enemies.

The comparison "according to the days" (kimei) doesn't mean identical repetition but similar magnitude and character. As God spectacularly delivered Israel from Egypt through supernatural intervention, so He will deliver them from exile and oppression. This promises that God's redemptive power hasn't diminished—He remains able to work miracles on behalf of His people.

Multiple fulfillments: (1) Return from Babylon involved miraculous providence (Cyrus's decree, protection during journey, rebuilding despite opposition); (2) Christ's redemptive work is the ultimate new Exodus (Luke 9:31 uses "exodus" to describe Christ's death/resurrection; 1 Corinthians 5:7 calls Christ our Passover); (3) Final consummation will involve cosmic wonders (Matthew 24:29-31; Revelation 6-19). The new Exodus theme permeates Scripture, finding supreme fulfillment in Christ who delivers us from slavery to sin and brings us into the promised rest (Hebrews 3-4).

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Historical & Cultural Context

The Exodus established Israel's identity as God's redeemed people and demonstrated His covenant faithfulness and power. Throughout Israel's history, God's people looked back to Exodus as proof He could deliver again (Psalm 77:11-20; Isaiah 43:16-21). Prophets frequently promised a second Exodus (Isaiah 11:15-16, 40:3-5, 51:9-11; Jeremiah 16:14-15, 23:7-8; Hosea 2:14-15). The return from Babylonian exile partially fulfilled these promises, but full realization came through Christ. Revelation depicts final judgment and salvation using Exodus imagery (plagues, sea parting, wilderness wandering, promised land). The biblical story arc moves from Exodus to new Exodus in Christ to eternal rest in New Jerusalem.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does remembering God's past miracles (the original Exodus) strengthen faith for present challenges?
  2. In what ways is Christ's redemptive work a 'new Exodus' delivering us from slavery to sin?
  3. What 'marvellous things' do you need God to show—what impossibilities require His miraculous intervention?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
כִּימֵ֥י1 of 6

“According to the days”

H3117

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

צֵאתְךָ֖2 of 6

“of thy coming”

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

מֵאֶ֣רֶץ3 of 6

“out of the land”

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרָ֑יִם4 of 6

“of Egypt”

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

אַרְאֶ֖נּוּ5 of 6

“will I shew”

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

נִפְלָאֽוֹת׃6 of 6

“unto him marvellous”

H6381

properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Micah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Micah 7:15 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Micah 7:15 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 78:12-72Exodus 3:20Isaiah 51:9Jeremiah 23:7-8Psalms 68:22Isaiah 63:11-15

Places in This Verse

EgyptRegion · Modern: Ain Shams · 30.13°N, 31.31°E658 verses across 33 books
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